Allen County Historical Museum & Genealogical Society

Allen County Historical Museum & Genealogical Society This Allen County, Kentucky museum holds countless artifacts from the area's history, and includes a library with data and information of family histories.

COME SEE WHERE HISTORY LIVES! This beautiful Allen County, Kentucky museum and library seek to discover, preserve, interpret and exhibit cultural heritage materials and memorabilia that provide insights into Allen County's history. The museum preserves written materials such as letters, diaries, pension applications, and church minutes. Clothing and other textiles capture historic importance, show

beauty, or illustrate creative skills. All artifacts help us to understand our cultural history. The ever-growing library is located now on the museum's first floor. The genealogical resources include family history books and files, Allen County soldier files, an obituary collection, a large Civil War collection, and more. There is a microfilm reader that is available to view and print images from the many reels of historical documentation, including wills, deeds, marriages, and other court records, along with microfilm of the Citizen-Times issues from 1911 through 2001. There are also publications for sale. The Museum & Library is open Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 to 3:00pm and, at other times, by appointment. We invite you to take a look at our museum which is located in the Dr. Pellie G. Graves House that was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Our museum is free of cost and our volunteers look forward to meeting you!

Happy Father’s Day!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Roark was honored at the annual Aviation Heritage Park and Museum's Hanger party in Bowling Gr...
06/21/2026

Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Roark was honored at the annual Aviation Heritage Park and Museum's Hanger party in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Roark, a lifelong resident and native of Allen County, retired from the Air Force in 1991, having had a distinguished military flying career and has been serving 16 years on the Aviation museum's board.
Gerald is a member of the Allen County Historical Society where he continues to serve his community in Scottsville.
Congratulations, Gerald Roark! We are proud of you!
Please share. 😊
(Photos by Rebecca Oliver Garcia)

June 19th, widely known as Juneteenth, is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. ...
06/19/2026

June 19th, widely known as Juneteenth, is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It specifically marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved people that the Civil War had ended and they were finally free.

Congratulations to all!!
06/18/2026

Congratulations to all!!

On June 15, 2026, the Allen County Historical Society convened for its monthly meeting, which attracted a full house. Ju...
06/16/2026

On June 15, 2026, the Allen County Historical Society convened for its monthly meeting, which attracted a full house. Justin Spears, an accomplished history and social sciences educator from East Warren High School in Bowling Green, delivered a compelling presentation on Kentucky's Revolutionary frontier. The discussion encompassed a broad historical context, spanning from pre-1600 to the Revolutionary War and including pivotal events such as the Beaver Wars. We express our deepest gratitude to Justin for his remarkable presentation.
Justin Spears

And let's not forget that this was the Patrick Gillmore Chapter of The Daughters Of American Revolution (DAR) that plann...
06/15/2026

And let's not forget that this was the Patrick Gillmore Chapter of The Daughters Of American Revolution (DAR) that planned and held this event for the community. Keep spreading the patriotism! 🎈

Allen County is celebrating America's approaching 250th anniversary by planting a living monument to honor the country's past and inspire future generations.

Mark your calendar!! Monday, June 15, 2026, 6pm, at the Historical Society building.Please share!
06/12/2026

Mark your calendar!! Monday, June 15, 2026, 6pm, at the Historical Society building.
Please share!

Everyone is welcome!! Please share.
06/09/2026

Everyone is welcome!!
Please share.


Compliments of the Aviation Heritage Park & Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
06/07/2026

Compliments of the Aviation Heritage Park & Museum in Bowling Green, KY.

Many people were on hand today for the birthday celebration for James “”Boss” Weaver, the last World War II Veteran in A...
06/06/2026

Many people were on hand today for the
birthday celebration for James “”Boss” Weaver, the last World War II Veteran in Allen County, Kentucky, who celebrated his 100th birthday. See photos and please share!
(Photos by Rebecca Oliver Garcia)

Address

301 North 4th Street
Scottsville, KY
42164

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(270) 237-3026

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